IFB - FIREHOUSE SKATE PARK

The City of St. George, Utah is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Firehouse Skate Park renovation and construction project located at 1917 W 1800 N, St. George, Utah. The procurement encompasses the complete renovation of the existing Firehouse Park while adding a skatepark facility as a public amenity. Deliverables include site excavation, grading, compaction, concrete flatwork ranging from 5 to 8 inches in thickness, retaining walls, ramp support structures, and installation of comprehensive skatepark features including quarterpipes, rails, banks, boxes, and stairs. The project requires compliance with the City of St. George Standard Specifications for Design and Construction, the International Building Code, and the Uniform Building Code, with concrete specifications requiring 4000 PSI compressive strength, Grade 60 reinforcing steel, and minimum floor flatness value of FF35 per ASTM E1155. Bid submission closes February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com; a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM on-site, and contractor questions are due by February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The City intends to commence construction within 30 calendar days of the Notice of Award with project completion required within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, and the contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder with mandatory submission of 100% performance bonds and payment bonds covering labor and materials within 10 calendar days of award notification.

All bidders must submit a Major Subcontractor Listing identifying major subcontractors and contract amounts, and contractors must perform at least 30% of the work with their own forces. Required insurance includes general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, builder's risk insurance equal to the contract price, workers' compensation coverage, and motor vehicle liability insurance, with the City of St. George named as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage and waiver of subrogation. Contractors must maintain a qualified on-site supervisor and comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws including prevailing wage requirements and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to complete work within contract time and an additional $500 per day for failure to repair deficiencies within 10 days of notification. The procurement documents do not specify an explicit award value or budget range; however, the scope encompasses comprehensive site work, concrete flatwork, structural elements, and specialized skatepark installation requiring coordination among multiple contractors and utility providers. No incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available documentation, and the project mandates coordination with multiple City of St. George departments and external utility providers including Dominion Energy, St. George Energy Services, Lumen Telephone, TDS Communications, and Infowest fiber optic services.